Tampa pastor free on bail after claiming to pull gun in self-defense at city council candidate forum
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
Drug, gun arrest after man found asleep in car at St. Pete apartment: police
A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.
A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.
Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
Spring Hill daycare worker accused of abusing disabled child calling it 'funny' at the moment
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run outside Winter Haven nightclub makes first court appearance
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Flinging fast food creates legal drama for St. Pete man
Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.
Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.
America has already seen more than 300 mass shootings in 2025, data shows
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
Florida child dies after ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect: SCSO
A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.
A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.
Florida man dubbed ‘Deacon of Death’ executed for 1996 Plant City murders
A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond was executed on Tuesday evening.
A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond was executed on Tuesday evening.
North Carolina lawmaker hit with child sex charges, calls grow for immediate resignation
State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.
State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.
Teens critically injured in Hudson hit-and-run crash, troopers searching for driver
Two teens are in critical condition at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital after they were hit by a truck while on their bike. Family said troopers are now looking for a white F-150 that hit the boys as they rode to get snacks Sunday evening.
Two teens are in critical condition at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital after they were hit by a truck while on their bike. Family said troopers are now looking for a white F-150 that hit the boys as they rode to get snacks Sunday evening.
Tampa teen remains in jail on murder charges
Justin Hawker’s attorney entered a plea of "Not Guilty" at his arraignment on Monday, which was expected following his pretrial detention hearing last week. The defense waived his appearance in court to begin working on his case.
Justin Hawker’s attorney entered a plea of "Not Guilty" at his arraignment on Monday, which was expected following his pretrial detention hearing last week. The defense waived his appearance in court to begin working on his case.
30+ children rescued in US trafficking raid amid growing crisis warning
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
Florida man accused of trying to kidnap teen from Clearwater gas station was known to frequent the area
Residents living near a Clearwater Circle K gas station, where a man is accused of trying to kidnap a teenage girl, said he was no stranger to the area.
Residents living near a Clearwater Circle K gas station, where a man is accused of trying to kidnap a teenage girl, said he was no stranger to the area.
New York man accused of BUI in jet ski crash that injured 2 kids near John’s Pass
Two children are in the hospital, and a New York man is facing charges following a jet ski crash Sunday afternoon near John’s Pass.
Two children are in the hospital, and a New York man is facing charges following a jet ski crash Sunday afternoon near John’s Pass.
Mark Sanchez released from custody after fight, stabbing outside Indiana hotel
Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was released from custody on Sunday, nearly a week after being stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indiana hotel.
Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was released from custody on Sunday, nearly a week after being stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indiana hotel.